Cabbage patch dolls original 1978

The originals were all cloth and sold at local craft shows, then later at babyland general hospital in cleveland, ga. New listing 1978 1982 original cabbage patch coleco doll xavier roberts pa1044 hong kong. Original appalachian artworks, inc he has a bald head and. Cabbage patch kids, originally known as little people, became a. In later years, coleco introduced variants on the original cabbage patch kids, and derivatives of the. Girl doll 23 in doll dolls by dolls for sale in stock ebay. Unfollow 1978 1982 cabbage patch dolls to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. In 1976, roberts became fascinated with a german fabricsculpture technique from the 19th century known as. Cabbage patch kids werent actually born in a field of vegetables, but out of the entrepreneurial mind of a 21yearold art student, xavier roberts, in helen, georgia. Original 1978 vintage the little people soft sculpture xavier roberts cabbage patch doll. May 01, 2020 i have an original cabbage patch doll and on the manufacturer tag it says it was made in 1978.

Cabbage patch, the last time i looked, had its own book. In 1976, 21yearold xavier roberts discovers a german. The real cabbage patch kids of this era are identified by the by the word birthmark on the head, cheek of the buttocks and the body tag. Identifing the old coleco and hasbro cabbage patch dolls by. Most valuable cabbage patch kids in 2018 updated list. Aug 29, 2017 did you know cabbage patch kids have been made by seven different companies thats a lot of turnaround in 30 years. These dolls, made by xavier roberts, began with the name little people and were sold with individualized birth certificates.

Your old cabbage patch doll could be worth thousands of dollars. While many stores had extremely long waiting lists, others had a firstcome, firstserved policy, which led to shocking, vicious fights between potential buyers. What is the typical value of a vintage cabbage patch kid. In 1982, xavier roberts began marketing his famous soft sculpture dolls, previously called little people, as cabbage patch dolls. Different heads were randomly assigned bodies to make each cabbage patch item more original. Get the best deals on vintage cabbage patch dolls when you. Vintage cabbage patch dolls for sale in stock ebay. The first cabbage patch doll was released in 1983 and designed by a man named.

Original 1978 the little people soft sculpture xavier roberts. The company changed the name from little people to cabbage patch kids and went on to sell millions of the dolls. Cabbage patch dolls, 1980s doll lot xavier roberts cabbage. So now you dont have to feel weird about keeping a whole lot of old baby dolls in your basement. Is your cabbage patch kid worth hundreds of dollars. How to sell original cabbage patch dolls our pastimes. Xavier roberts introduced the world to his little people or cabbage patch kids in 1976 in new york and sold the rights to a major toy manufacturing company in 1982. As well as ebay, the dolls have previously been sold at auctions such as mclaren. Collector information, identification my cabbage patch kids. The doll brand was one of the most popular toy fads of the 1980s and one of the longestrunning doll franchises in the united states. They have hard round heads and soft plastic bodies. During the american folk art movement of the late 1970s, roberts observed several techniques involving the making of dolls from various materials. The value of an individual doll depends on popularity, date of manufacture, and number of dolls currently available for sale. Original cabbage patch dolls are still sought today by collectors around the world.

Babyland general hospital in cleveland, georgia remains a top tourist attraction and special event locale. Your old cabbage patch doll could be worth thousands of. Since 1978 authentic cabbage patch kids and little people created by xavier roberts, cuties, adoptimals, and other cabbage patch toys and gifts are available at. Cabbage patch kids are a line of soft sculptured dolls sold by xavier roberts and registered in the united states office in 1978 as the little people. Back in 1978 when cabbage patch creator xavier roberts first began selling. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. The dolls were based upon a design originally created by martha nelson thomas.

The characters appeared in many other cabbage patch merchandising products ranging from animated cartoons to r. These were the dolls that were originally called little people before their names changed to cabbage patch kids. Jul 06, 2016 very helpful in identifying the authentic cabbage patch dolls. The original cabbage patch kids were completely soft, even their heads. In 1976, roberts became fascinated with a german fabricsculpture technique from the 19th century known as needle molding. Though not all vintage cabbage patch dolls are worth. Since then, the dolls have been in high demand, and so, along with new models of. Product title cabbage patch kids rocker doll, blonde hairbrown eye girl average rating. Dec 28, 2017 1978 1982 original cabbage patch kids doll with winter clothes stay safe and healthy. On, cabbage patch dolls from the 1980s are priced in. What is the value of 1978 cabbage patch kid doll answers. Cabbage patch kids are a doll brand created by debbie morehead and xavier roberts in 1978. Original cabbage patch doll, 1978 by xavier roberts. The original dolls were all cloth and sold at local craft shows, then later at babyland general hospital.

Cabbage patch kids are a line of soft sculptured dolls sold by xavier roberts and registered in. Xavier roberts, original hand made doll, 1978 in excellent condition no stains, scuffs, rips or tears 20 tall with outfit as shown 323269877967. Buy original cabbage patch dolls and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Original strawberry blondered head cabbage patch doll vintage 1978, 198287. In its first year, over 3 million cabbage patch kid dolls were sold. Watch our product feature video for a cabbage patch dolls lot. Worlds away from the beauty of antique porcelain dolls, cabbage patch dolls have a friendly, kidfromnext door appearance.

Topangebote fur cabbage patch kids online entdecken bei ebay. I have an original cabbage patch doll and on the manufacturer. Since 1978 authentic cabbage patch kids and little people created by xavier roberts, cuties, adoptimals, and other cabbage patch toys and gifts are. Vintage cabbage patch doll 1978, 1982 original appalachian artworks inc. The brand was renamed cabbage patch kids when the dolls went into mass production in 1982.

My mother adopted an original xavier roberts little person named sonja at the cabbage patch hospital in hollywood ga when it first opened in 1978. Jan 27, 2019 xavier roberts born october 31, 1955, cleveland, georgia, the inventor and manufacturer of cabbage patch kids, is an american artist and businessman. Mar 20, 2020 during the 1983 christmas season, parents in the united states frantically searched everywhere for the coveted cabbage patch kids dolls. Since cabbage patch kids came into being at babyland general hospital in 1978, they were an instant hit with parents and children alike. Look in the book find the name of your doll and it will give you a market value at the time of printing. How to know if you have a real cabbage patch doll how to adult. Vtg cabbage patch kid doll 1978 1982 brown hair eye original sweatsuit coleco. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Sep 05, 2018 the cabbage patch kids story begins in 1978 when roberts, then a twentythreeyearold artist, won a blue ribbon for sculpture for his first little people dollsplush and soft, with yarnknit hair and handpainted facesat an art show in osceola county, florida. Original cabbage patch doll, 1978 by xavier roberts, signed. Cabbage patch kids were created by american art student xavier roberts in 1978. The cost for a cabbage patch kid varies based on condition, age, rarity and manufacturer.

If youre looking for colourful and cheerful collectable dolls, then these are for you. Coleco marks the start of mass production for these toys. This is betsy jill, an original little people doll direct from babyland general in cleveland, georgia. Hasbro started making cabbage patch kids in 1988, and dolls made by hasbro are considered vintage. You might have the most valuable cabbage patch kids just. Barbee09 and i go over all our cpks in order of the companies that produced. According to the cabbage patch kids website, they became the best selling new doll ever to be introduced to the toy market. Dec 28, 2017 19781982 original cabbage patch kids doll with winter clothes. Find great deals on cabbage patch dolls in dallas, tx on offerup. On the authentic coleco dolls of this time the on the back of the head reads, 1978, 1982 original appalachian artworks, inc. Identifing the old coleco and hasbro cabbage patch dolls. Original 1978 the little people soft sculpture xavier.

Xavier roberts born october 31, 1955 in cleveland, georgia is best known for cabbage patch kid dolls, once immensely popular soft sculpted dolls based upon a design originally created by martha nelson thomas. Vintage cabbage patch girl brown poodle violet eyes original box. Cabbage patch kids vintage retro style yarn hair doll original blonde hairblue eyes, 16 amazon exclusive easy to open packaging 4. People are starting to sell their prized cabbage patch kid dolls for thousands of dollars. These prices are incredible when you consider that, according to, over 30 million dolls were sold by the end of 1983. Both vintage cabbage patch kids sold in other countries and those still in their original.